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Avg. salary range
$45k–$62k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Community health workers assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. They conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. They may provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$40,900
Average
$45,200
High
$49,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
Community & Human Services
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$51,767
Overall Rank
169th
out of 199 careers
In Community & Human Services
3rd
out of 5 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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